# Does Berkeley Give Free Sandbags? | Who Pays the Repair?

> Berkeley gives residents and businesses up to 10 free sandbags in storm season at its Corporation Yard, weekdays 8 am to 3 pm; bring ID.

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Berkeley gives residents and businesses up to 10 free sandbags during storm season at its Corporation Yard, weekdays 8 am to 3 pm; bring ID or a business card.

**Boundary:** During storm season the City of Berkeley gives out up to 10 free sandbags, while available, at the City's Corporation Yard, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 3 pm, to Berkeley residents and businesses only; bring ID or a business card. Sandbags are also sold at local hardware stores. You are responsible for disposing of the sandbags.

**Exceptions:** Only Berkeley residents and businesses qualify.

## Sources
- [Winter Storm Preparedness](https://berkeleyca.gov/safety-health/disaster-preparedness/winter-storm-preparedness) — "Sandbags are available at local hardware stores, and for free (up to 10 while available) during storm season from the City's Corporation Yard Monday-Friday, 8 am - 3 pm (Berkeley residents and businesses only; bring ID or a business card)." (accessed 2026-11-03)
- [Winter Storm Preparedness](https://berkeleyca.gov/safety-health/disaster-preparedness/winter-storm-preparedness) — "Note: you are responsible for sandbag disposal." (accessed 2026-11-03)

_Last verified 2026-11-03. Source: Who Pays the Repair? — https://whopaystherepair.com/rules/berkeley-ca-free-sandbags/ — every claim checked against a primary source before publication (see /methodology/)._